"The secular and religious Left find it convenient to demonize politically conservative Christians."

“I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.”

“Poetry is subconscious conversation, it is as much the work of those who understand it and those who make it.”

Source : Sonia Sanchez (2010). “I’m Black When I’m Singing, I’m Blue When I Ain’t and Other Plays”, p.15, Duke University Press

“Some people like to focus on other aspects of my life, but first and foremost I am a dedicated and top swimmer.”

“The best political community is formed by citizens of the middle class.”

“...well, if women's work was never done, why trouble about how much of it wasn't being accomplished at any given moment?”

Source : Diana Gabaldon (2015). “The Outlander Series Bundle: Books 5, 6, 7, and 8: The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood”, p.996, Delacorte Press

“I think influence is one way to exercise power and that the challenge is whether it is power over or power with. That's the essential shift that I hope can happen in the world.”

Source : Source: www.psychologytoday.com

“For a while I just couldn't imagine that there was a place for me in nonfiction. I looked around at what we were calling nonfiction and I thought, "Maybe you do have to go to poetry in order to do this other weird thing in nonfiction."”

“Peoples of the Americas are rising once again, saying no to imperialism, saying no to fascism, saying no to intervention - and saying no to death.”